Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: Wizzy214 on January 06, 2007, 09:18:21 AM
Title: head lights
Post by: Wizzy214 on January 06, 2007, 09:18:21 AM
just wondering if anyone has or had added head lights to their 250 or 500???? what lighting coil did you use and what head lights???
post pics too thanks
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Mudshark on January 06, 2007, 01:30:07 PM
there is not much to choose from, either 50watt or over $400.00 for a whole new sidecover / flywheel / stator..... and this stuff is not for all years either. Try here: http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/erol.html#332X0 .... there is a USA outlet for these coils, just google it.
the link is messed up but its under motorcycles high performance race lights the 4 inch ones
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: BrokenSpoke on January 07, 2007, 05:15:04 PM
Once you get your lightinbg coil situated, go read this link over on KTMTalk.com about how to build a H.I.D. light for about $100.00
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=198919
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Johnniespeed on January 08, 2007, 01:20:17 AM
Wizzy214, I use the Moose lighting coil, the threaded mounting holes are already are on my stator plate, however I did have to mill off about 4mm, otherwise the flywheel will hit the coil. I used the Moose voltage stabilizer and the Acerbis number plate that has two halogen bulbs behind a cool looking lense. This setup is great to warn oncoming traffic and for getting back to camp when riding late in the evening. however if I were going to frequently night ride or night ride fast, I would have to spend the big bucks on the oversize alternator, HID lamps and HID helmet lamp. Let us know what you decide to use and how well it works. John
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Wizzy214 on January 10, 2007, 04:56:37 AM
do you have a picture?
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Johnniespeed on January 10, 2007, 08:51:07 AM
Sorry Wizzy214 no pics, spent the digital camera money on a new pipe. John
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on February 20, 2007, 09:54:57 AM
On powerjet equipped KX 250s, its possible to run lights off of the powerjet coil. Steahly (the flywheel weight people) makes a kit that consists of a light switch, wiring and a UFO Twins or Acerbis DHH dual beam headlight for about $100 or so. You can only use one beam and the bulb has to be no larger than a 20W MR 16 bulb, which you can get at any Home Depot or like store. I made my own "kit" for my 04 KX 250 as well as my friends 03. Its not bright enough for night riding, but it can get you out of the woods in a pinch. I use a Acerbis LED taillight because of the low draw needed to power the light. I believe the powerjet coil only puts out around 25 watts. On my girlfriends 03 KX 250, I installed a E-Line lighting coil which has dual 100 watt leeds. This is definetly the way to go if you are planning on doing some night riding. Its pretty expensive at around $350 for the coil! :-o
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Utah on February 22, 2007, 07:48:45 AM
Flyin' H~ Is your kit similar to the described steely kit? I only want/need the very minimum to street tag the bike. Reason: trail connect only. No major street rides. Thx!
Look forward to any solutions!
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on February 22, 2007, 11:28:30 AM
I patterned my "kit" after Steahly's. After buying a kit for my gf's 04 KX 250, I just copied it for my 04. Its simple and it cost about $10, excluding the price of the headlight, which I already had. Deals on lights could be had on Ebay. You tap into the white wire with the red tracer that goes to the powerjet regulator on the left side of the frame, just behind the steering head. Run the wire to a two position (on/off) toggle switch. Tractor Supply has some nice water proof switches. From there run a wire to the light. I used the CDI mounting bolt for a ground. For the taillight, I ground it to the fender mounting bolt by the left side seat bolt. I put a disconnect in the airbox and run the power wire up to the switch. The Acerbis LED taillight works well with this setup. When I bought Steahly's kit, they told me that they did not know if there would be any problems stemming from the use of the pj coil. The kit was designed mainly to get you through tech inspection at a enduro. I use mine only when needed.
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on February 22, 2007, 11:32:54 AM
I forgot to mention that if you want a brake light, Fredette Racing Products makes a switch that would work.
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Utah on February 22, 2007, 12:59:48 PM
Thx for great info! Looks like exactly what I need. (http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/roost.gif)
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Slik980 on March 10, 2007, 12:56:06 PM
Thanks, I've also been interested in converting my 03 KX250 into an enduro legal bike. Now I need to find out how to rig an odometer set up? Someone earlier mentioned the Q silencers weren't that hot, just wondering if the regular turbine core works well.
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on March 10, 2007, 01:55:25 PM
I had problems with several Q's, the cores kept breaking. I switched to the P/C 296. I also had some problems with the FMF Turbine Cores, the core kept breaking as well. I think the P/C is built much better. There is a link in the KX 500 forum on how to build a inexpensive odo. I use a ICO Checkmate on my KXs. They are not cheap at 450-475 bucks. ICO does make a cheaper odo for around $120. Try Trail Tech also. Do you plan on racing any enduros?
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Slik980 on March 10, 2007, 02:11:53 PM
Well I plan on entering some enduros, not too sure on the whole timekeeping thing? I have been racing Harescrambles for the past few years as well as motocross too but I prefer the woods. Now at 41 it just seems like the thing to do. Just need to get the KX legal and enduro ready. The power jet lighting source sounds good but I was thinking of just using a battery powered light to get through tech. I have seen the trail tech enduro computers and their magnetic pick up for the front wheel rotation. Didn't think that would be too reliable (I may be wrong) and was thinking of a mechanical drive retrofitted like from a KDX ???
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on March 10, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
I believe the axle is bigger than the KDX and the hub doesnt have any tabs to drive the drive unit. You could probably machine something up, but it seems like it would be alot of work. The ICO is very reliable and easy to mount. Ill try to get my brother to take a picture of my sensor and magnet mounting.(I dont have a digital camera) It might take a few days though. Does your state require the bike to be tagged up and insured?
Title: Re: head lights
Post by: Slik980 on March 10, 2007, 02:32:00 PM
I actually live in Ontario, Canada. I have an "Off Road" plate and do have insurance too. I have been checking on ebay and there are many trail tech enduro computers for the cheap too but I don't understand why they would be bike model specific?